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1960 Map of Hot Springs Mtn.

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Hot Springs Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Hot Springs Mtn and the surrounding high desert terrain define this intersection of tribal, state, and federal lands during the early 1960s. The Los Coyotes Indian Reservation occupies the central highlands, where a lookout stands watch over a landscape dotted with vital water sources like Rainbow Spring and Ponawatt Springs. To the north, the Anza Borrego Desert State Park transitions into the Chihuahua Valley, while the Cleveland National Forest anchors the western slopes.

Local settlement patterns are concentrated around isolated outposts and seasonal camps, including San Ignacio and the Taylor Ranch. The prevalence of named springs and wells, such as Shingle Spring and Blackwater Hole, underscores the essential role of water management in this arid region. Traces of early habitation and movement are evident in the jeep trails and a labeled Grave near San Ignacio, offering a detailed view of the backcountry before modern expansion.